This chimney is all that's left of a homestead in Hidden Canyon on the Arizona Strip.

Written by

Hartt Wixom
The Great Outdoors

Most dreams had something to do with raising cattle. This was a harsh challenge on the rugged land between St. George and the Grand Canyon. Some prospectors hoped for mineral riches. A few ran hunting camps.

But few lasted. Among those who made it for several decades were Abraham Bundy, Buster Esplin and their posterity. There is evidence of many who did not: rock chimney remnants, scattered, fallen corral poles, abandoned mine shafts, dry water holes. All tell the tale of those who poured grit and passion into their dream and didn't ...